Insider Risk Security Engineer

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Tualatin (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking an Insider Risk Security Engineer to safeguard Lam and customer data by strengthening insider risk capabilities. You will drive tooling for anomalous user activity, assist during incidents, and partner with cross-functional teams to advance IRM.

This role focuses on insider risk and human-risk compromise, not external cybersecurity incident response, requiring strong analytical and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years as a security engineer with DLP/UEBA experience.
• Experience implementing insider risk and DLP in a global enterprise.
• Cloud security experience.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work ability.
• Excellent cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain IRM technologies, policies, and rules across Lam.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity Eng, IT, HR and Legal to align policies.
• Fine-tune IRM and DLP rules to reduce false positives.
• Serve as escalation point for colleagues and collaborators.
• Contribute to regular management reporting on IRM performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Counterintelligence, or related discipline

Tools

DLP tools

UEBA tools

Microsoft E5 security

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Insider Risk Security Engineer

Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Tualatin, OR

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The group you’ll be a part of

The Information Security Insider Risk team is responsible for protecting Lam and its customers' data from risks associated with individuals who have authorized access, while partnering with cross-functional teams to support a variety of additional investigative efforts.

The impact you’ll make

As an Insider Risk Security Engineer at Lam Research, you will play a critical role in helping manage insider risk and build out our insider risk capabilities. Your responsibilities will include driving tooling requirements to determine anomalous user activities and indicators, and providing support during active incidents alongside our most valuable stakeholders. You may be asked to support cross-functional opportunities across Lam Research to help identify security trends and metrics, develop innovative use cases designed to detect anomalous events, and support additional insider risk efforts as necessary. You will use sophisticated technology and robust partnerships to enhance our insider risk posture against nation-state actors, negligent and malicious employee activity, and support high-risk populations from potential compromise. You will play a vital role in taking the Lam Research Insider Risk program to the next level by leveraging both your critical thinking and technical expertise.

Note: This is not an external cybersecurity incident response role. It is a security engineering role focused specifically on insider risk and human-risk compromise.

What you’ll do

• Implement and Maintain Security Solutions: Ensure the effective operation, implementation, and troubleshooting of Insider Risk Management (IRM) technologies, policies, and rules across Lam.
• Collaborate with InfoSec & Other Partners: Work closely with Lam's Cybersecurity Engineering team and other cross-functional teams, such as IT, HR, and Legal, to define and refine policies that protect sensitive data and ensure IRM implementation is aligned with Lam's infrastructure and environment.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Fine-tune IRM rules and work with Cybersecurity Engineering to fine-tune DLP rules to minimize false positives, while regularly assessing and maturing the Insider Risk Engineering function to identify areas for improvement.
• Be the Insider Risk Technical Expert: Serve as an escalation point for colleagues and collaborators, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Reporting & Metrics: Contribute to regular management reporting, offering insights into the performance and effectiveness of the IRM ecosystem.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality and always use sound discretion and judgment.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Counterintelligence, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a security engineer, familiar with typical DLP and UEBA tools.
• Proven experience in implementing, troubleshooting, and administering Insider Risk and DLP technologies in a global enterprise.
• Experience with cloud security and cloud-based applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams and stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications in cybersecurity, such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
• Formal education and training in insider risk and/or counterintelligence.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft E5 security products and UEBA tools.
• Knowledge of KQL, YARA, Regex, JSON, and Lucene Query Syntax.
• Knowledge of behavioral analysis and psychology.
• Experience within a global semiconductor company or equivalent industry.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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